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  1. Retroanaconda
    They don't insure those under 25 unless someone else in your family already has a policy with them. Or that's what I was told anyway, it may vary from branch to branch. OP: Try Adrian Flux, Lancaster and Footman James.
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    I thought the Defender name was introduced with the release of the Discovery, so as to give the simple 'Land Rover' range a model name. Best of luck with your conversion
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    Strange, as Footman James told me that my modifications were noted, but not relevant (snorkel, tyres, bull-bar etc). Maybe they don't like swapped engines.
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    Just got mine with Footman James for £460 3rd Part F & T, 6k miles a year with no no-claims bonus. I'm 20, for reference, and have three years' no-claims bonus on another vehicle. I also get the greenlaning cover and non-competitive off-roading too, well chuffed
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    On mine both pumps (front and rear) are attatched to the side of the reservior. They push in with a seal, and can just be pulled out. Might be worth checking the tubes aren't blocked or something.
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    I did them dry, which is correct as far as I know. They rotate with the hub assembly, so there's no need for it to be lubed.
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    Will be what is known as a 'Railko bush' in the top, not a bearing. Taper bearing in the bottom, adjusted through shims under the top pin.
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    Yes, I'm 20 and I can't stand the SVX. Awful looking thing.
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    You would never get the money back you've put in. The galv. chassis which probably cost you £1k plus will likely have added nothing to the value from a dealer's point of view. I'd keep the 300Tdi, you can still do the miles...just at 60-65 not 75-80
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    I love it! Brilliant video
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    I fitted a set of Mintex shoes to my 90's rear axle last week without issue. They fit fine, drums are standard though.
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    Could contaminate the brake shoes/drum if you have an older vehicle. Still something I would want to fix even if not, the new seal is RTC3511. I've just done mine, easy job...just a bit messy
  13. Retroanaconda
    Pack the ruts with big stones/logs in order to create a false road where necessary?
  14. Retroanaconda
    25 psi to 55 psi Edit: That is assuming Ralph meant kgf/cm2, otherwise he meant some unit I've not got in my converter app here.
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    I did it on the M25 in static traffic to see if I could see what was going on up ahead. Didn't seem to to any damage. I climbed up the spare wheel though, I wouldn't want to climb over the windscreen, and I stayed on the flat part...rear of the front slope.
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    I would be trying to earn my no-claims personally. It's the fastest way to get things to come down in price.
  17. Retroanaconda
    Land Rover originally specified ATF Dextron III, but a lot of people use MTF94 now as it's more advanced. Or so they say. I shudder to think what EP90 would do to the insides
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    *shrugs* No different to having 'Land Rover' on the back of the truck in my view, just a brand name. That said, go with whatever guard takes your fancy most, your truck after all!
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    I have the Rebel 4x4 one on my Defender, seems well built enough. I have used it to jack up the front on one occasion, and the recovery points are handy (used with a bridle). No idea how strong they are, but the guard is held on pretty well.
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    To swap that over you're gonna have to pretty much strip the whole vehicle surely? Might as well put a new chassis under there really. Yes it's £1k, but if you want to keep the vehicle you can not worry about it for 10-15 years or so.
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    Paddocks specify these parts for "Front Axle, Discs on Rear - From LA930456". http://www.paddockspares.com/sp/category/D...cs_on_rear.html
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    My 200Tdi has had a bolt missing from the water pump housing for some time now, and that doesn't seem to leak. Bloody thing appears to be snapped off inside
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    Right near my old school, good stuff. Maybe I'll see you around one day
  24. Retroanaconda
    Ashcrofts offer the R380 as a replacement for the LT77, so they may know?
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    I know it's not covered, I was just making the point that cars last a lot longer than a lot of people think. People change their vehicles far too often, something like a Land Rover that lasts 20 years plus has got to be better for the environment than the building, running, and disposal of several more 'clean' vehicles.
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